W Hotels announces the opening of W Sydney, Food for thought: OTA Commissions and more...

W Hotels announces the opening of W Sydney
Friday, 13th October 2023

Located in a dramatic curved structure rising over Darling Harbour, W Sydney is set to become a coveted destination for travelers and Sydneysiders alike, bringing new energy and a modern take on luxury to the city and harbour waterfront.

“W Sydney marks our W Hotels brand’s triumphant return to Sydney, a long-awaited addition to our robust portfolio in Australia, following our recent debuts in Melbourne and Brisbane,” said George Fleck, Vice President and Global Brand Leader of W Hotels >>

Dusit debuts 11th hotel in China
13 Oct 2023 : Dusit International has continued its expansion in China with the opening of the highly anticipated Dusit Thani Mogan Mountain, Huzhou – the 11th luxury Dusit-branded property in China >>

Desa Potato Head adopts IDeaS G3 RMS
13 Oct 2023 : IDeaS announced that iconic Indonesian hotel-resort, Desa Potato Head, has adopted IDeaS G3 Revenue Management System. Following a recent business expansion, this adoption will refine its revenue management approach and deliver room-type optimisation >>

Marriott signs two luxury properties in Trojena, NEOM
13 Oct 2023 : Marriott International has signed an agreement with NEOM to open two luxury properties in Trojena, NEOM’s mountain destination located in the north-west region of Saudi Arabia, the agreement includes Saudi Arabia’s first W Hotel, and a JW Marriott property >>

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Food for thought: OTA Commissions
Friday, 13th October 2023
In 2023 hoteliers will pay the top OTAs and bed banks $50 billion in commissions/markups. A staggering amount!

Just imagine if 10%, 20%, 30% or even 50% of these commissions are saved by direct bookings and used to increase salaries, for professional development, improvements in product and infrastructure, technology innovations and digital marketing >>

Innovation Inspiration Happening at the Hotel Lugano Dante’s Bar
Implementing operational change is always difficult, and yet from the guest’s perspective it’s often the little touches that make the experience exceptional >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of October 12, 2023
The MICHELIN Guide creates a distinction for the hotel selection, emerging generation of Asian travelers and more >>